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The NJDC (National Jewish Democratic Council) on Sunday released a statement in response,
saying the move was the clearest indication yet that Romney does not
champion American Jewish values.

"Ryan's signature budget plan drew the profound concern and even ire of
many in the American Jewish community because of its plans to end
Medicare as we know it, slash vital social safety net programs and
increase the burden on seniors, the middle class, and the poor - yet
Romney today proudly hitched his horse to Ryan's dangerous plan," the
organization added.

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However, the statement wasn't the only reaction of U.S.
Jews to the new Republican ticket: The Republican Jewish Coalition (RJC)
hailed Romney's pick.

In another statement released Sunday, RJC director Matt Brooks said
that Romney and Ryan were "right to reject the notion that America is
doomed to economic stagnation and a loss of influence around the world."